Part-time Faculty - Graphic Design
Job Description
The Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, is currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member teaching Graphic Design. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and demonstrates the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner.
***Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs.***
- The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as “TBA” does not constitute an assignment.
- The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Managements sole discretion.
- During the academic year part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 11.5 ESH (equivalent semester hour) per semester and no more than 23 ESH per academic year.
- During summer part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 10 ESH (equivalent semester hour) for both sessions combined.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach up to 2 courses in Graphic Design per semester. Prepare course materials, syllabi; evaluate and grade student assignments.
- Integrate the use of a learning management system (Blackboard Ultra) and other relevant new technology into instruction where applicable.
- Teach a varied schedule of courses that may include day/night, early morning, accelerated and virtual courses.
- Apply culturally relevant pedagogies to the teaching and learning process.
- Cultivate an inclusive and supportive learning environment that values and respects student diversity.
- Bring real-world industry experience into the classroom, sharing insights, case studies, and practical applications.
Required Qualifications:
- Masters degree in graphic design, or related area.
- Minimum 2 years professional experience working in Graphic Design
- Professional industry experience in Graphic Design.
- Experience teaching courses at the college level.
- Willingness to incorporate (and a familiarity with) current trends in new technology.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively mentor and advise students.
- Proficiency in Adobe Software
- Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to promoting belonging, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment and must be willing to contribute to the Colleges strategic plan of inclusion.
- Faculty members are expected to have access to a personal computer with virus protection that can connect to the internet outside of the work location (i.e., office, classroom, college campus)*. Montgomery College (MC) provides an MC e-mail account and access to the learning platform, password-protected faculty sections of the website, college listservs, and other faculty communications tools. *If you do not have access to a personal computer, please notify the department chair at the time of interview. Subject to available funds, the college may be able to provide temporary access to resources.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without a sponsor.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Recent teaching experience at a college or university.
- Knowledge of UI / UX
- Knowledge of Figma
- Knowledge of creative workflows using Generative AI tools
Application Process:
Include a cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume, and professional work portfolio. If selected, the applicant is expected to conduct a teaching demonstration.
For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.
Employees must live in Maryland or a state where the College has payroll reciprocity (DC, VA, PA, WV, DE, MA).
As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:
- Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).
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